Melbourne: Man charged with murder after delivery driver stabbing

Melbourne stabbing Feng Jianming HungryPanda gig economy safety mental health reform

A 51-year-old man, Roberto Urbano, has been charged with murder and intentionally causing serious injury following the fatal stabbing of a food delivery driver in central Melbourne. The incident occurred on Friday night near Queen Victoria Market when Feng Jianming, a 47-year-old HungryPanda rider, and another driver allegedly confronted Urbano for tampering with their delivery bikes.

Feng was declared dead at the scene, while a 34-year-old colleague was hospitalized with serious injuries. During a video link appearance in Melbourne Magistrates Court, Urbano, who has reportedly been diagnosed with schizophrenia, acted erratically and exposed himself to the court. He has been remanded in custody.

The death has prompted significant community response, including vigils at the State Library and a GoFundMe campaign that raised nearly $390,000 for Feng’s family in China. The incident has also sparked debates regarding public safety in Melbourne’s CBD, the mental health system in Victoria, and the working conditions and safety of gig economy workers.

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[● 4 SOURCES] Roberto Urbano, 51, was charged with murder and intentionally causing serious injury. www.theage.com.au · thenightly.com.au · theqldr.com.au · www.perthnow.com.au
[● 7 SOURCES] Feng Jianming, 47, died from stab wounds sustained during a confrontation near Queen Victoria Market. www.theage.com.au · www.crikey.com.au · www.epochtimes.com · thenightly.com.au · theqldr.com.au · +1 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Lord Mayor Nick Reece called for questions to be asked of Victoria’s mental health system. theqldr.com.au · www.perthnow.com.au
[○ 1 SOURCE] HungryPanda stated it would waive rider compensation for orders lost due to theft or safety concerns.
[● 3 SOURCES] Urbano appeared via video link and exposed himself during his court appearance. www.epochtimes.com · theqldr.com.au · www.perthnow.com.au
[○ 1 SOURCE] A GoFundMe fundraiser for Feng’s family raised almost $390,000 by Monday morning. thenightly.com.au
[● 2 SOURCES] Urbano has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. theqldr.com.au · www.perthnow.com.au
[● 2 SOURCES] A 34-year-old delivery driver was hospitalized with serious injuries during the attack. www.theage.com.au · thenightly.com.au